“I feel that the best way to start the season is by honoring Jewish tradition,” Avdija announced before the game. Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija sat out his first preseason game ...

“Deni has many of the characteristics ... During a flare-up in violence in Israel last year, Avdija wrote “Am Yisrael Chai” (“the Jewish people live”) and drew Stars of David on his ...

Deni Avdija has taken the NBA by storm in his fourth ... Perhaps this story had shades of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, where the Maccabees defeated the Greeks then as they were about to now.

Avdija (hand) is questionable to play Saturday against the Timberwolves. Avdija played just 18 minutes in Thursday's 108-102 win over the Trail Blazers and finished with nine points and four rebounds.

The Portland Trail Blazers announced new forward Deni Avdija won’t play in Friday ... that he will miss the game in ...

Although Portland Trail Blazers starting small forward Deni Avdija may not have joined superstar Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo on this season's All-Star roster, but he has ...

Avdija notched 24 points (8-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal in 43 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 121-119 overtime victory over the Suns. Avdija has been ...

When Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija scores and is fouled, he pays tribute to legendary former pro wrestler John Cena. Late in the third quarter of the Blazers’ 125-112 win Tuesday ...

Analyzing Deni Avdija's recent play, Corey Robinson explains that he is worth keeping an eye on due to his increase in playing time and the all-around skillset he has been showcasing. View more ...

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Deni Avdija put up an excellent game against the Milwaukee Bucks, recording 30 points, nine total rebounds, two assists, and two steals over 38 minutes.

Additionally, forward Deni Avdija channeled his inner John Cena during an upset victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, taunting his opponents with the classic "You Can't See Me" hand wave. In the game ...